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Des Dillon

    Des Dillon is a writer who invites readers into worlds rich with humanity and humor. His works often explore the fabric of everyday life, yet are infused with a unique perspective that finds beauty and comedy in the ordinary. Dillon's style is both accessible and insightful, delving into the depths of human connection and social observation with a gentle wit. His writing resonates with empathy and keen observation, offering readers an enriching and entertaining experience.

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    Pignut and Nuncle
    Singin I'm No a Billy He's a Tim
    Singin I'm No a Billie She's a Tim
    Me and Ma Gal
    • A story of boyhood friendship and irrepressible vitality told with the speed of trains and the understanding of the awkwardness, significance and fragility of that time. This is a day in the life of two boys as told by one of them. číst celé

      Me and Ma Gal
    • When we are born, we cry that we have come to this stage of fools William Shakespeare, "King Lear" In this extraordinary novel, Des Dillon mixes familiar with surreal to explore the dark side of humanity's soul. Jane Eyre, beloved heroine of Charlotte Bronte's novel, finds herself alone and lost on a stormbound moor. Her only hope comes when she finally stumbles across two men trying to find shelter. There's only one problem, they claim to be King Lear and his faithful fool. Thinking the old man insane, Jane tries to convince him that King Lear is a fictional character while, in turn, Lear thinks Jane is a madwoman. But there's more to Fool than first appears. Using his powers, he catapults them through the play of King Lear at terrifying speed. Frightened and bewildered, Jane assumes she is caught up in some kind of nightmare or psychological fugue and sets about trying to avert the tragedy of Cordelia's death. At every turn, their every plan goes horribly wrong causing Cordelia's character to darken more and more so that she degenerates into the foulest of Shakespearean tyrants. Forget saving Cordelia's life! Can Jane, Lear and the Fool find a way to save Cordelia's soul and thus their own?

      Pignut and Nuncle